Designer / Senior Designer

South Beach; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design firm in Manchester is seeking a dynamic Designer / Senior Designer to lead product creation and trend direction across various categories including Swim and Beachwear. The ideal candidate has at least 4 years of relevant experience, a strong portfolio, and expertise in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. This role also involves managing junior designers and ensuring commercial viability of designs. The company offers flexible working hours and a modern office environment.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Hybrid working

32 days holiday

40% staff discount

Qualifications

• At least 4 years' relevant experience in multi-category ladieswear design.
• Strong knowledge of garment construction, fabrics, and trims.
• Demonstrated leadership in a design team.

Responsibilities

• Lead trend direction and product creation across various categories.
• Produce detailed technical specifications for products.
• Manage and develop the Assistant Designer.

Skills

Design capabilities

Ability to present trends

Organizational skills

Commercial awareness

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

We're looking for a dynamic Designer / Senior Designer to lead trend direction, product creation and multi-category design across our leading brands South Beach and Loungeable.

This role covers Swim, Beach, Garments, Leisure and Outerwear, with a hands‑on focus on setting seasonal direction, elevating product quality and working closely with suppliers and customers.

What you’ll do

Design Across Categories

• Design strong commercial ranges that align with brand handwriting
• Produce detailed technical specifications (tech packs)

Trend & Creative Direction

• Set seasonal master trends and present to the wider business
• Conduct comp shops and lead global trend research

  Sourcing & Development

  • Create sourcing packs and source fabrics / trims in the Far East
  • Attend fit sessions, overseeing product development from concept to final sample

  Team Leadership

  • Manage & develop the Assistant Designer
  • Deliver training, performance reviews, and career planning

  Profile

  • A dynamic portfolio showcasing design capabilities
  • At least 4 years' relevant experience
  • Strongmulti-category ladieswear design background
  • Expertise with Illustrator and Photoshop
  • Clear understanding of garment construction, fabric and trims
  • Demonstrates strong commercial awareness of brand price points, ensuring designs are viable
  • Ability to own creative direction whilst working independently
  • Confident presenting trends to the wider team and key customers
  • Highly organised and able to balance creative and technical demands
  • A collaborative mentor who can guide junior team members
  • Comfortable travelling to the Far East
  • Swimwear experience is helpful but not essential

  Our Values

  • Kind
  • Committed
  • Passionate
  • Creative
  • Dynamic,
  • Inclusive
  • Trustworthy

  Our Benefits

  • Flexible hours
  • Hybrid working (at least 3 days in office)
  • 32 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
  • Christmas shutdown
  • 40% staff discount & sample sales
  • Modern offices with free parking
  • Regular reviews plus learning & development programme
  • Social events & wellbeing support